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Column: Dr Flaherty On Swimming Safety, More
[Column written by Dr Michael Flaherty] The summer season in Bermuda is well and truly underway now, with the ocean temperatures warm enough for even the fairest weather of swimmers. For those looking to cool off or step up their fitness regime, swimming in the ocean is an appealing option. In addition to being a great way to burn calories and build... Read more of this article
Column: DeSilva On Fuel Rates, OBA, Tax, More
[Opinion column written by MP Zane DeSilva] Anyone who marched, fought and stood against the OBA during their time in power knows first hand that they are not to be trusted. Over the weekend, they gave us another look at their two-faced nature and reminded us, in case we had forgotten, that they love to play games with words to create confusion and... Read more of this article
Column: Burgess On Workers, Salaries & More
[Opinion column written by MP Derrick Burgess] Whenever there is talk about dealing with the issues facing our country, the first thing that some people want to do is dump on the workers and push all of the sacrifices and job cuts on them. Our workers built this country and for anyone to look towards them as the ones to carry the full weight and full... Read more of this article
Column: Save Money, Drink Tap Water
[Written by Erich Hetzel & Katie Berry] Did you know that in the last five years Bermuda’s consumers have spent over $7 million buying bottled water, much of it contained in single-use plastic? That’s money we are spending for something that falls from the sky, for free. This is a huge amount of money to be spending on a natural resource that... Read more of this article
Column: MP Jache Adams On Pensions & More
[Opinion column written by MP Jache Adams] Last Friday, during the sitting of the House of Assembly, the Government proudly unveiled a new initiative that will have a significant positive impact on the people of Bermuda. Starting April 1st, 2025, Bermudians will see administration fees applied to Private Pensions slashed, and the introduction of measures... Read more of this article
Column: Pearman On BELCO’s Price Hike & More
[Opinion column written by Shadow Legal Affairs Minister Scott Pearman] Belco’s latest decision to increase Bermuda’s already high electricity costs – with the kilowatt hour rate projected to go up next month by almost 14% – amounts to a punch in the gut for everyday Bermudians. Many on our Island already struggle to meet the existing high bills,... Read more of this article
Column: Burch On Road Restoration & More
[Column written by Minister Lt/Col David Burch] Like you, we in the Progressive Labour Party, are looking forward to the full restoration of Bermuda’s roads to the condition that we are used to and deserve. We are making steady progress and have recently taken a big step forward in making that a reality. The acquisition of a new asphalt plant, alongside... Read more of this article
Column: Hodgson On Mental Health Support
[Column written by Junior Minister of Health Arianna Hodgson] Good day Bermuda As a country, the past few weeks have filled all of us with a wide range of emotions. Whether sadness or anger over the senseless loss of lives, or fear and uncertainty over our personal safety and that of our loved ones, few of us have come away untouched by these heartbreaking... Read more of this article
Column: Wheatley On Labour Party’s Victory
[Opinion column written by Benito Wheatley] The Labour Party’s landslide victory at the polls presents a fresh opportunity for the United Kingdom [UK] to establish a genuine modern partnership with the Overseas Territories [OTs] after 14 years of Conservative Party rule in which the relationship with the Territories was severely strained by heavy-handed... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate Litigation & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The Climate Investment Summit provided updates on a major topic facing Climate Solutions, and that is litigation. In a London School of Economics 2024 Snapshot Report, it appears litigation levels have stabilized but have not stopped. The Snapshot was presented at the London Climate Week by Joana Setzer Associate Professorial... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On ESG Data, Insurance & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] Commercial Risk sessions during the London Climate Week delved deeper into practicalities. The type of underwriting will determine the type of data required for decision-making. Clients cannot be requested to provide 50 data points on a long questionnaire in each instance. One approach is using the Key Performance... Read more of this article
Column: Thank You Works And Engineering
[Opinion column written by Chris Famous] There are times that persons make negative comments based on rumours or speculation. Then, there are times that criticism is warranted. It is up to the individuals or organisations to accept where they must step up their game. Apologies With that being said, let me apologise to the people of; Devonshire, Smith’s... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On Climate Solutions & Insurance
[Column written by Patrice Horner] A Climate Investment Summit session on Leveraging Insurance for Resilience Systems focused on methods for financial systems adaptations to create Climate Solutions. The Central Bank of Ireland has sustainability and climate oversight integrated within is economic supervision. Resilient financial systems and a smooth... Read more of this article
Column: Simmons-Wade On Dementia Care
[Opinion column written by PLP MP Ianthia Simmons-Wade] As the former Chair of the Aging Well Committee, a seniors’ advocate and the daughter of a parent with dementia, I know firsthand the impact of dementia on individuals, their families and the community. I am pleased at the progress, under the leadership of the Minister of Youth, Social Development... Read more of this article
Column: Myron On US Green Card Status
[Written by Martha Harris Myron] On the eve of another July 4th Independence Day in the United States, it is only fitting to reflect on the more than 400 years of Bermuda’s influential connections with our neighbor across the great Atlantic pond. Indeed! Bermuda islanders rescued Jamestown from cannibalism and extinction 150 years before the US became... Read more of this article
Column: Horner On London Climate Week & More
[Column written by Patrice Horner] The London Climate Week June 24-30th is hosting hundreds of sessions and workshops from leading experts in climate solutions, as the temperature nears record highs. The activity in climate and sustainability can be difficult to navigate as there is a soup of acronyms. Countries and companies are expected to report... Read more of this article
